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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

handle weapon safely

identify relevant information

operate weapon safely

prepare and present simple reports

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

use appropriate information technology and software

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

Required Knowledge

codes of practice

firing operation and effect of relevant weapons

information sources

organisational guidelines and standards

regulatory requirements

relevant legislation

standards relevant to organisational operations

verbal communication techniques

workplace safety in regard to handling relevant weapons

written communication to a level required in the preparation of simple reports

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

safely operate the range of other calibre weapons used in the testtrial to conduct all weapon drills

work as part of a weapon crew on appropriate crew served weapons

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a variety of environments and teststrials

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

live fire range and live ammunition

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit

PUADEFEOD Work safely with explosive ordnance

PUADEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Other calibre weapons may include	Crew served, and direct and indirect fire weapons Weapons of calibre larger than 20 mm
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards International standards Job guides and other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Standard operating procedures Verbal or written directions
Ammunition and explosive ordnance may include	Anti personnel Anti tank Ball Blank Drill High explosive Illumination Improved conventional munitions Incendiary Marker Precision guided munitions Rocket assist Smoke base eject/all colours Tracer And may be used with fuze types: delay proximity super quick (point detonating/graze) time
Weapons drills may include	Checking clearances Degrees of weapon readiness Immediate action and stoppage Misfires Safety precautions Stripping and assembling
Static fired refers to	The firing of the weapon or munition using a remote firing arrangement and/or holding device
Person fired refers to	The firing of a weapon with the firer holding the weapon and firing it in its design mode
Incidents may include	Equipment malfunction or damage Procedure difficulty Safety breaches Target malfunction Weapon or munition malfunction
Operator maintenance may include	Cleaning Lubricating
Defects may include	Corrosion Cracks Damaged charge bags Damaged packing Damaged weapon parts Dented cartridge cases Fluting on cartridge case Incorrect fuze projectile combinations Incorrect propellants Proud or recessed primer Rust Weeping
Refurbishment may include	Cleaning up of firing points Cleaning up, repairing or replacing unexploded ordnance Destroying and/or reporting unexploded ordnance Removing and accounting for range stores, produce and ammunition
Post range practice administration may include	Completing range clearance Conducting clearances and inspections Debriefing Raising of relevant range, training and trade documentation Submitting reports, returns and evaluations
Observations may include	Defects observed Difficulties or positive occurrences relating to the trial or proof test Procedural difficulties